DWSA students awarded at honor roll celebration for second marking period
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DWSA students awarded at honor roll celebration for second marking period
Denzel Washington School of the Arts students were recognized for their academic success two weeks ago during the school's Honor Roll Ceremony. Congratulations to all the students who earned this recognition! Click here to view the photo gallery. View the full list below:
HONOR ROLL – 2ND MARKING PERIOD (GRADES 9-12)
9th GRADE
Savannah Allen
Jordan Bando
Corrine Barrett
Peyton Bogle
Noelle Henry
Juliana Jackson
Angeli Mohabir
Jazmin Vasquez
Khori-ann Watson,
10th GRADE
Ava Angel
Ethan Brown
Joshua Cole
Kaya Diaz
Dimitri Duckett
Oneilia Lawrence
Treanna Pennant
Madisyn Scott
Brian Williams
Raymonie Williams
Shanece Williams
11th GRADE
Amy Blanco Viveros
Shannon Bucknor
Ashanti Hall
Stanley Ramsammy
Doris Taylor
Genesis Taylor
Esthel Troncoso
Sanaii Turner
12th GRADE
Brianna Baptiste
Madison Govia
Alicia Hall
Madisyn Harvey
Kayden Mann-Munroe
Alaine Miller
Julissa Miller
Nazneen Mohammed
Ahmad Sajiid Crenshaw,
Nevaeh Sutherland
HIGH HONOR ROLL (GRADES 9-12)
9th GRADE
Kelanni Alexis
Dash Bess
Chantalle Lodge
Brian Murphy
Rayha Newell
Kaylee Ramos-Vargas
Yerline Rosario
Kiley Sanchez-White
Shaniece Spence
Raul Vargas
10th GRADE
Amelia Clarke
Makaela-Marie Harvey
Angeline Molina
Destini Richards
MaQeda Richards
Rickido Scarlett
Isabel Trotman
11th GRADE
Elias Hernandez
Heyli Marte
Jordan Smith
Amiyah Strong
Naeemha Woods
12th GRADE
Selah Chambers
Yaya Diallo
Evan Gilliam
Isaac James
Leanna Laino
PRINCIPAL HONORS (GRADES 9-12)
9th GRADE
Hannah Gonzalez
Dominique Salandy
Natalia Spence
Ayden Willis
10th GRADE
Kailey Fairclough
Liam Fitzwilliam
Mykel Gayle
Donneil Harvey
Brandon Pena
Timothea Utomakili
11th GRADE
Bryce Armorer-Gardener
Charlize Ford
Jordyn Govia
Sarae Green
Michelle Ihedioha
Heilys Infante
Jasmine McKenzie
Aubrey McKoy
DaviAnna Thomas
12th GRADE
Santaycia Campbell
Anna Carolina De Moraes
Tanice Fairclough
Noel Harvey
Madison Miller
Indigo Shaw Reid
Abigail Stephens
Arionna Strong,
Sydney Whitaker
PRINCIPAL HONORS (7th and 8th grade)
7th GRADE
Marisol Barbecho Sinchi
Ayaan Islam
Hailey Martins
Maxwell Robinson
Dahneil Samuels
Khazae Thompson
8th GRADE
Solaine Adisa
Kaylee Bowie
Khloe Cooper
Careese Hall
Soleil Rose Washington
HIGH HONORS (7th and 8th grade)
7th GRADE
Sterling Edoh
Kenisha Nozie
Sophia Pellecier
`KeSeanni Pough
Carey Samuels
Johanna White
8th GRADE
Camryn Chisolm
Tianna Cornwall
Kadiatou Coulibaly
Bashayer Danba
Phebe Deku-Glover
Kody Figuereo
Shannelly Gutierrez
Hillary Lemo
Channer Springs
Sebastin Stewart
Saijah Williams
HONORS (7th and 8th grade)
7th GRADE
Alexander Cole-Fertil
Zaiya Flynch
Elias Garrison
Arielle Henry
Neyeli Morel Rodriguez
Andrew Robinson
Adrian Rodriguez
Carter Sappleton
Kimora Spence
Nayeli Zuna Clavijo
8th GRADE
Cory Adams
Madison Brown
Luna Cabrera Wilmore
Souadou Diallo
Caleb Groom
Jasmine Morales
Elvin Offei-Omenako
Elijah Smalling
Gianna Tarrant
Shayanne Vassell
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Long before Madison Govia ever stepped into a dance studio, rhythm shaped by the Caribbean sounds of Saint Kitts and Nevis filled her home. A senior at the Denzel Washington School of the Arts, Madison traces her love of music and movement back to her earliest memories.
Denzel Washington School of the Arts students were recognized for their academic success two weeks ago during the school's Honor Roll Ceremony. Congratulations to all the students who earned this recognition! Click here to view the photo gallery.
![Shining Knights: DWSA senior Arionna Strong blends artistic passion with academic drive]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1768930125/mtvernoncsdorg/dqy4pfrfsfutj62it5ey/ArionnaStrong.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1768930125/mtvernoncsdorg/dqy4pfrfsfutj62it5ey/ArionnaStrong.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1768930125/mtvernoncsdorg/dqy4pfrfsfutj62it5ey/ArionnaStrong.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1768930125/mtvernoncsdorg/dqy4pfrfsfutj62it5ey/ArionnaStrong.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1768930125/mtvernoncsdorg/dqy4pfrfsfutj62it5ey/ArionnaStrong.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1768930125/mtvernoncsdorg/dqy4pfrfsfutj62it5ey/ArionnaStrong.jpg","width":2200}])
When Arionna Strong, a senior at Denzel Washington School of the Arts presented her team’s research at Mount Sinai headquarters last summer, the moment marked the culmination of months of work and a clear turning point in her academic journey.
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On any given week, Denzel Washington School of the Arts senior Matthew Samuels might perform a gospel solo, lift weights and spend late nights studying toward his long-term goal of becoming a federal prosecutor.
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Congratulations to Denzel Washington School of the Arts' first marking period honor roll honorees! DWSA proudly recognized and celebrated their scholars for their outstanding academic achievement. Their dedication and focus reflect the spirit of excellence they strive for every day at DWSA. Students were recognized for making the Principal's Honor Roll, High Honor Roll and Honor Roll.
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DWSA students performed in their fall musical, "Buena Vista Social Club," last week! Click here to view a photo gallery from the show. You can also view a replay of the livestream on our YouTube channel.
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Check out these pictures from the seventh annual Denzel Washington School of the Arts Halloween Flash Mob! Click here to view the full livestream of the flash mob on Facebook.
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Representatives from colleges and universities were available to students in the Denzel Washington School of the Arts library today, as the school held its college fair. Students connected with the representatives and learned about programs, majors and career paths. They also learned about scholarships and financial aid resources that can help them with planning for their college journey.